Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · May 5, 2015
Minutes
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
May 05, 2015
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 5:06 p.m. by Mayor
Weisner and the roll was called.
Present 12 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman, Alderman Juany
Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman John
Peters, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderman
Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, and
Alderman Richard Irvin
Absent 1 - Alderman Bob O'Connor
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015
15-00354 Approval of the Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Peters, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that this
agenda item be approved and filed. The motion carried.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson and Alderman Irvin
Abstain: 1- Alderman Hart-Burns
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, April 30, 2015 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
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15-00111 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat
and Granting associated Variances for property located on north side
of Ferry Road, west of Route 59, and south of Butterfield Road,
Aurora, IL
Ed Sieben, Planning & Zoning and Susan Bergdoll from Duke Realty presented
briefly on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
15-00117 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District for Chicago
Premium Outlets located at 1650 Premium Outlet Boulevard in Kane
County, Aurora Illinois 60502
Stephane Phifer, Director of Planning, along with two representatives from the
Chicago Premium Outlet Mall presented briefly on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
15-00145 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Non-Residential
Parking Use on the Property located at 779 Fulton Street, Aurora,
Illinois, 60505
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
15-00235 A Resolution Approving the Revision to the Final Plat for Unit 2 of
Butterfield East Subdivision being vacant Land located on the north
side of Ferry Road, west of Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
15-00330 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan and Granting associated Variance
on Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Butterfield East Subdivision, Unit 2 located on north
side of Ferry Road, west of Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
15-00339 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement on Lot 24 of
Hometown Farnsworth Phase 1 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
15-00370 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for
Meridian Road/Prairie Lane and Ferry Road located on the north side
of Ferry Road, west of Duke Parkway (City Council Public Hearing -
May 26, 2015)
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
15-00316 An Ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of
$28,035,000.00 aggregate principal amount of Waterworks and
Sewerage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015-B, of the City of
Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, for the
purpose of refunding certain outstanding revenue bonds of said City
relating to the combined waterworks and sewerage system of said
City, prescribing all the details of said bonds, confirming the sale of
said bonds, providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of
the revenues of the combined waterworks and sewerage system of
said City in relation thereto, and related matters .
Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer, presented briefly on this item.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
15-00347 A Resolution Approving the 2015 Neighborhood Festival Fund
Program in the Amount of $29,650.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
15-00349 A Resolution approving a right of way agreement with Presence Health
for the southeast corner of Highland Avenue and Sullivan Road .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
15-00359 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter a contract with KLF
Enterprises of Markham, Illinois for the Demolition and Site
Restoration of 330-334 North Broadway .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
15-00305 A Resolution to approve the issuance of a Music Festival permit to
Two Brothers for the Summer Festival to be held at Two Brothers on
Friday, June 26, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday , June 28, 2015.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
15-00168 Special Note: This year’s El Dia de los Niños festival was postponed
from the original date of April 25, 2015 due to sustained rain and high
winds. The event has been rescheduled for the following Saturday,
May 2, 2015 and all other details remain exactly the same. The G.O.
Committee had previously approved: The Aurora Hispanic Heritage
Advisory Board's request to stage El Dia de los Niños on Saturday,
April 25, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. at the spring and Lincoln
parking lot.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00278 A Traffic Study for Mesa Lane and Savannah Drive. Ward 1,
Alderman Bohman.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00318 Two Brothers Brewing Company is requesting approval to stage the
Two Brothers Summer Festival June 26 through 28, 2015.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00319 The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is requesting permission to stage
the Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show on August 7 and 8, 2015 in
downtown Aurora.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00333 Residents of Ward 10 request permission to hang blue ribbons on
trees, signs, etc. along Indian Trail, Eola Road, and New York Street
in Ward 10 to honor the Aurora Police Department during National
Police Week. Ribbons will be hung on Saturday, May 9 and taken
down on Sunday, May 17, 2015 - Alderman Lynne Johnson, Ward 10 .
(INFORMATION ONLY)
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15-00353 Requesting permission to stage the Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle
Show Procession through Aurora on Friday, August 7, 2015.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00356 The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 and Auxiliary
members to solicit donations via the annual Poppy Days May 21, 22
and 23, 2015 at pre-approved / selected stores, businesses and the
Aurora train stations on Broadway and Rt. 59, from the sidewalks and
not from the streets .
(INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, April 27,
2015 and Reviewed the Following Items:
15-00270 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 27
for the Water Production Division.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
PRESENTATION
New Trash Program Implementation Plan
Jim Pilmer, Director of Neighborhood Standards and Gio Santana, Management
Assistant for Neighborhood Standards, presented the Trash Rollout Plan to the City
Council.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
15-00375 Requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation for a portion of Duke
Parkway (Duke Realty - L15-00375 / WI33/3-15.083-Fsd/Fpn - TV -
Ward 10)
This Petition was Forward to Planning Council to the DST Staff Council
(Planning Council)
15-00377 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Butterfield East Subdivision,
Unit 3 (Duke Realty - L15-00377 / WI33/3-15.083-Fsd/Fpn - TV -
Ward 10)
This Petition was Forward to Planning Council to the DST Staff Council
(Planning Council)
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15-00378 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lots 4, 5, 103, 104, 105 and
107 in Butterfield East Subdivision, Unit 3 (Duke Realty - L15-00378 /
WI33/3-15.083-Fsd/Fpn - TV Ward 10)
This Petition was Forward to Planning Council to the DST Staff Council
(Planning Council)
15-00380 Requesting approval of a Special Sign District for Metro 59
Subdivision located on Station Boulevard between Meridian Parkway
and Meridian Lake Drive (Next Generation Development, LLC / Metro
59, LLC - L15-00380 / NA16/4-15.056-SSD - TV - Ward 10)
This Petition was Forward to Planning Council to the DST Staff Council
(Planning Council)
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to
adjourn the meeting at 5:32 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.
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Alexandra E. K. Voigt
City Clerk
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Agenda
City Hall - 5th Floor Conference
City of Aurora Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
May 05, 2015
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015
15-00354 Approval of the Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, April 30, 2015 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
15-00111 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat and
Granting associated Variances for property located on north side of Ferry Road,
west of Route 59, and south of Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 3-0
15-00117 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District for Chicago Premium Outlets
located at 1650 Premium Outlet Boulevard in Kane County, Aurora Illinois
60502
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00145 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Non-Residential Parking Use
on the Property located at 779 Fulton Street, Aurora, Illinois, 60505
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00235 A Resolution Approving the Revision to the Final Plat for Unit 2 of Butterfield
East Subdivision being vacant Land located on the north side of Ferry Road,
west of Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00330 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan and Granting associated Variance on Lot 1
& Lot 2 of Butterfield East Subdivision, Unit 2 located on north side of Ferry
Road, west of Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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15-00339 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement on Lot 24 of
Hometown Farnsworth Phase 1 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00370 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for Meridian
Road/Prairie Lane and Ferry Road located on the north side of Ferry Road,
west of Duke Parkway (City Council Public Hearing - May 26, 2015)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
15-00316 An Ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of $___________
aggregate principal amount of Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Refunding
Bonds, Series 2015-B, of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall
Counties, Illinois, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding revenue
bonds of said City relating to the combined waterworks and sewerage system
of said City, prescribing all the details of said bonds, confirming the sale of said
bonds, providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of the revenues
of the combined waterworks and sewerage system of said City in relation
thereto, and related matters .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00347 A Resolution Approving the 2015 Neighborhood Festival Fund Program in the
Amount of $29,650.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00349 A Resolution approving a right of way agreement with Presence Health for the
southeast corner of Highland Avenue and Sullivan Road .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00359 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter a contract with KLF
Enterprises of Markham, Illinois for the Demolition and Site Restoration of
330-334 North Broadway .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
15-00305 A Resolution to approve the issuance of a Music Festival permit to Two
Brothers for the Summer Festival to be held at Two Brothers on Friday , June
26, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday , June 28, 2015.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00168 Special Note: This year’s El Dia de los Niños festival was postponed from the
original date of April 25, 2015 due to sustained rain and high winds. The event
has been rescheduled for the following Saturday, May 2, 2015 and all other
details remain exactly the same. The G.O. Committee had previously approved:
The Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board's request to stage El Dia de los
Niños on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. at the spring and
Lincoln parking lot.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00278 A Traffic Study for Mesa Lane and Savannah Drive. Ward 1, Alderman
Bohman.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00318 Two Brothers Brewing Company is requesting approval to stage the Two
Brothers Summer Festival June 26 through 28, 2015.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00319 The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is requesting permission to stage the
Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show on August 7 and 8, 2015 in downtown
Aurora.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00333 Residents of Ward 10 request permission to hang blue ribbons on trees, signs,
etc. along Indian Trail, Eola Road, and New York Street in Ward 10 to honor
the Aurora Police Department during National Police Week. Ribbons will be
hung on Saturday, May 9 and taken down on Sunday, May 17, 2015 -
Alderman Lynne Johnson, Ward 10 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00353 Requesting permission to stage the Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show
Procession through Aurora on Friday, August 7, 2015.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
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15-00356 The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 and Auxiliary members to
solicit donations via the annual Poppy Days May 21, 22 and 23, 2015 at
pre-approved / selected stores, businesses and the Aurora train stations on
Broadway and Rt. 59, from the sidewalks and not from the streets .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, April 27,
2015 and Reviewed the Following Items:
15-00270 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 27 for the
Water Production Division.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
MAYOR'S REPORT
PRESENTATION
New Trash Program Implementation Plan
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
15-00375 Requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation for a portion of Duke Parkway (Duke
Realty - L15-00375 / WI33/3-15.083-Fsd/Fpn - TV - Ward 10)
15-00377 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Butterfield East Subdivision, Unit 3
(Duke Realty - L15-00377 / WI33/3-15.083-Fsd/Fpn - TV - Ward 10)
15-00378 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lots 4, 5, 103, 104, 105 and 107 in
Butterfield East Subdivision, Unit 3 (Duke Realty - L15-00378 /
WI33/3-15.083-Fsd/Fpn - TV Ward 10)
15-00380 Requesting approval of a Special Sign District for Metro 59 Subdivision located
on Station Boulevard between Meridian Parkway and Meridian Lake Drive (Next
Generation Development, LLC / Metro 59, LLC - L15-00380 /
NA16/4-15.056-SSD - TV - Ward 10)
ADJOURN
CLOSED SESSION
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